Cyprinids

/ˈsɪprɪnɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cyprinid; multiple individual fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae.

Etymology

Regular English plural of cyprinid, formed by adding -s to the singular noun form.

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Cyprinids account for about 8% of all fish catches by humans, and they're cultured for food globally—the 'Asian carp' crisis in North America demonstrates how cyprinids, when introduced outside their native range, can outcompete native species and transform entire ecosystems.

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